Lincolnshire’s rich history of brewing is perhaps no surprise as the county has long been a producer of huge quantities of barley, a key ingredient in beer. Many of the breweries and the families who ran them have intriguing backgrounds, peppered with deceit, tragedy and misfortune. Their stories also contain inspiration, humour and good luck, as well as some great beer along the way. The county’s brewing heritage is brought right up to date with the inclusion of some new craft breweries. Whether you want to know more about the history of your local pint, delve into the breweries of the past or are curious about ultra-modern microbreweries, there’s something for everyone in this book. Adam Cartwright unravels the stories of eight of Lincolnshire’s brewing firms in this thoroughly researched account that features over a hundred fascinating images.

'Lincolnshire’s rich history of brewing is perhaps no surprise as it has long produced huge quantities of barley, a key ingredient in beer. The county’s brewing heritage is brought right up to date in Adam Cartwright’s book, with the inclusion of some new craft breweries.' * Beer Today, November 2025 *
'The author unravels the stories of eight of Lincolnshire’s brewing firms in this thoroughly researched account that features over a hundred fascinating images.' * Lincoln Independent, December 2025 *

Adam Cartwright took early retirement from HM Revenue & Customs in 2023 and moved to Lincolnshire, giving him much more time to pursue research and writing about local history, breweries and railways. He also edits a magazine for a heritage railway, volunteers in his local community and is slowly learning Spanish.